LCU volleyball wins 2 at Eureka

[October 07, 2009]  EUREKA -- The Red Lions of Lincoln Christian University dominated as they won two volleyball matches at Eureka on Tuesday evening. LCU defeated host school Eureka College 25-14, 25-22, 25-20 in the first match and then defeated Milwaukee School of Engineering 25-14, 25-18, 25-22.

The Red Lions, the No. 1-ranked power team in the National Christian College Athletic Association, are now 14-3.

In the first match LCU overpowered Eureka with strong contributions from Krystine Schnautz, who had 15 kills and eight digs; Adriane Tschantz, with eight kills, one dig and one block; Jamie McFadden, with seven kills, nine digs and two blocks; and Nicki Wingfield, six kills and four blocks. Megan Callahan assisted on 36 points.

In the nightcap the Red Lions were led by McFadden with 13 kills, seven digs and one block; Schnautz, 11 kills and nine digs; Tschantz, eight kills and five digs, and Wingfield, seven kills, one dig and one block. Callahan contributed 35 assists and Jessica Crowl added 13 digs.

LCU will entertain Knox College this evening (Wednesday) and then head to New Orleans for a weekend tournament.

[Text from file received from Jack A. Getchel, Lincoln Christian University]